Screen Perspectives Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/screen-perspectives A glimpse behind-the-screen of how the Film/TV/Streaming Industry works, and an exploration of the pathways followed by industry professionals and leaders to successful careers. © 2026 Pittsburgh Film Office 5c94f5e6-498a-5916-9fe1-1e98dc79027d no en Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:13 -0500 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:15:01 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/JqGtScwljK8Hytq7m-mImPQn8Jjx8wvvExWlGLzfVas/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMDE2LzE2ODYz/MTYxOTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Screen Perspectives episodic Pittsburgh Film Office A glimpse behind-the-screen of how the Film/TV/Streaming Industry works, and an exploration of the pathways followed by industry professionals and leaders to successful careers. A glimpse behind-the-screen of how the Film/TV/Streaming Industry works, and an exploration of the pathways followed by industry professionals and leaders to successful careers. Pittsburgh Film Office No No Season 2 Episode 20: Nathaniel Blume Verse 3! 46 46 Season 2 Episode 20: Nathaniel Blume Verse 3! full bd15e055-de31-4300-a595-a104da62267a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1097b198 Join us as we wrap our conversation with Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, we talk with Nathaniel about being an artist in the film and television industry and the future of Nootbar Productions!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.

]]> Join us as we wrap our conversation with Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, we talk with Nathaniel about being an artist in the film and television industry and the future of Nootbar Productions!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 859 Join us as we wrap our conversation with Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, we talk with Nathaniel about being an artist in the film and television industry and the future of Nootbar Productions!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, nathaniel blume, composer, nootbar productions, television industry No Season 2 Episode 19: Nathaniel Blume Verse 2! 45 45 Season 2 Episode 19: Nathaniel Blume Verse 2! full c5372b58-fe22-46ef-948e-b287c5c8a05e https://share.transistor.fm/s/402ff0f3 Join us as we continue our conversation with Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, Nathaniel continues to talk about his work on PRODIGAL SON, goes in-depth on his experience with DC’s television series THE FLASH, gives excellent advice for any aspiring composer, and explains a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. Find the official Prodigal Son soundtrack on Spotify.

Special thank you to Pittsburgh-based composer Alec Cassidy for his contributed questions for this episode.

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, Nathaniel continues to talk about his work on PRODIGAL SON, goes in-depth on his experience with DC’s television series THE FLASH, gives excellent advice for any aspiring composer, and explains a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. Find the official Prodigal Son soundtrack on Spotify.

Special thank you to Pittsburgh-based composer Alec Cassidy for his contributed questions for this episode.

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1525 Join us as we continue our conversation with Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, Nathaniel continues to talk about his work on PRODIGAL SON, goes in-depth on his experience with DC’s television series THE FLASH, gives excellent advice for any aspiring composer, and explains a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. Find the official Prodigal Son soundtrack on Spotify.

Special thank you to Pittsburgh-based composer Alec Cassidy for his contributed questions for this episode.

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez.

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, nathaniel blume, composer, nootbar productions, prodigal son, composing for film, the flash, digital audio workstation, DC No Season 2 Episode 18: Welcome Nathaniel Blume! 44 44 Season 2 Episode 18: Welcome Nathaniel Blume! full 82da9f57-ebeb-4060-ad7f-e01925851b14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfa4edee Join us to welcome Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, Nathaniel discusses his company Nootbar Productions, CNN’s “The Decades” series, PRODIGAL SON, and his connections to the Pittsburgh region!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. Find the official Prodigal Son soundtrack on Spotify.

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us to welcome Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, Nathaniel discusses his company Nootbar Productions, CNN’s “The Decades” series, PRODIGAL SON, and his connections to the Pittsburgh region!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. Find the official Prodigal Son soundtrack on Spotify.

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1334 Join us to welcome Nathaniel Blume, one of the most dynamic composers working on screen today! In this episode, Nathaniel discusses his company Nootbar Productions, CNN’s “The Decades” series, PRODIGAL SON, and his connections to the Pittsburgh region!

Check out Nathaniel Blume’s work at his official website https://nathanielblume.com/ and his official YouTube channel @im_a_nootbar. Find the official Prodigal Son soundtrack on Spotify.

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, nathaniel blume, composer, nootbar productions, prodigal son, cnn, composing for film No Season 2 Episode 17: Steve Cuden Act 3! 43 43 Season 2 Episode 17: Steve Cuden Act 3! full e0c0aefc-12f3-4634-b00f-bfa7b909fae5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e04263f4 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! Steve dives into his work writing for animation, his books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood, and the everlasting importance of storytelling!

Check out Steve Cuden’s his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! Steve dives into his work writing for animation, his books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood, and the everlasting importance of storytelling!

Check out Steve Cuden’s his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1226 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! Steve dives into his work writing for animation, his books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood, and the everlasting importance of storytelling!

Check out Steve Cuden’s his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, steve cuden, screenwriter, pittsburgh, writing, writing advice, animation, storytelling No Season 2 Episode 16: Steve Cuden Act 2! 42 42 Season 2 Episode 16: Steve Cuden Act 2! full 64650205-ee6f-48b7-9794-5b01278e0a85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3eaf5d42 Join us as we continue our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve dives into his work on renowned stage hit JEKYLL & HYDE, THE MUSICAL and how writing differs from the screen to the stage!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve dives into his work on renowned stage hit JEKYLL & HYDE, THE MUSICAL and how writing differs from the screen to the stage!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 954 Join us as we continue our conversation with Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve dives into his work on renowned stage hit JEKYLL & HYDE, THE MUSICAL and how writing differs from the screen to the stage!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, steve cuden, screenwriter, pittsburgh, writing, writing advice, Jekyll & Hyde, musicals, No Season 2 Episode 15: Welcome Steve Cuden! 41 41 Season 2 Episode 15: Welcome Steve Cuden! full 644352af-f94a-4ec4-b5f7-95734a5c943b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5140b2a4 Join us as we welcome Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve shares the beginning of his career, how growing up in Pittsburgh impacted his journey, and imparts valuable advice for any aspiring writer!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we welcome Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve shares the beginning of his career, how growing up in Pittsburgh impacted his journey, and imparts valuable advice for any aspiring writer!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1148 Join us as we welcome Steve Cuden, a Pittsburgh native award-winning screenwriter, author, director, and producer! In this episode, Steve shares the beginning of his career, how growing up in Pittsburgh impacted his journey, and imparts valuable advice for any aspiring writer!

Check out Steve Cuden’s books Beating Broadway and Beating Hollywood plus his podcast StoryBeat at https://www.storybeat.net/! Learn more about Steve Cuden at his website https://www.stevecuden.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, steve cuden, screenwriter, pittsburgh, writing, writing advice No Season 2 Episode 14: Mark Pellington Part III! 40 40 Season 2 Episode 14: Mark Pellington Part III! full 47e7faf4-e5d9-49b7-9a8f-dd243dd9c53b https://share.transistor.fm/s/52c87ee4 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part III,  we discuss what makes the Pittsburgh region such a great place to film and Mark shares his recent and upcoming projects, like his visual memoir THE VISUALIST!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part III,  we discuss what makes the Pittsburgh region such a great place to film and Mark shares his recent and upcoming projects, like his visual memoir THE VISUALIST!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1232 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part III,  we discuss what makes the Pittsburgh region such a great place to film and Mark shares his recent and upcoming projects, like his visual memoir THE VISUALIST!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, mark pellington, Pittsburgh, film industry, advice No Season 2 Episode 13: Mark Pellington Part II! 39 39 Season 2 Episode 13: Mark Pellington Part II! full 37eb2e97-81c7-48f5-8c7c-9d180fbdf6de https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d758d5a Join us as we continue our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part II, Mark dives into his feature films, including ARLINGTON ROAD (1999) and #RatedPGH THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2002)! 

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part II, Mark dives into his feature films, including ARLINGTON ROAD (1999) and #RatedPGH THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2002)! 

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1054 Join us as we continue our conversation with Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part II, Mark dives into his feature films, including ARLINGTON ROAD (1999) and #RatedPGH THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2002)! 

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, mark pellington, the mothman prophecies, experimental filmmaker, the mothman prophecies, mothman, arlington road No Season 2 Episode 12: Welcome Mark Pellington! 38 38 Season 2 Episode 12: Welcome Mark Pellington! full b11fb022-407f-4820-93e9-5d8dc6192a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7abf8acf Join us as we welcome Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part I, Mark shares the beginning of his career through his start at MTV and his award-winning music video “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam... Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we welcome Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part I, Mark shares the beginning of his career through his start at MTV and his award-winning music video “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam... Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 917 Join us as we welcome Mark Pellington, an internationally renowned filmmaker. In Part I, Mark shares the beginning of his career through his start at MTV and his award-winning music video “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam... Thanks for listening!

Learn more about Mark Pellington at his official website https://www.markpellington.com/

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, mark pellington, the mothman prophecies, experimental filmmaker, U2, Pearl Jam, music videos, MTV, This is Buzz No Season 2 Episode 11: Brendan Burch Vol. 3! 37 37 Season 2 Episode 11: Brendan Burch Vol. 3! full 61261084-d069-4c1a-abd3-4f9c541ed42e https://share.transistor.fm/s/66e54367  Join us as we wrap up our interview with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In the final part of our conversation, Brendan shares valuable advice for both aspiring and veteran animators... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]>  Join us as we wrap up our interview with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In the final part of our conversation, Brendan shares valuable advice for both aspiring and veteran animators... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1225  Join us as we wrap up our interview with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In the final part of our conversation, Brendan shares valuable advice for both aspiring and veteran animators... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, brendan burch, animation, sixpointharness, mondomedia, whatnow!? No Season 2 Episode 10: Brendan Burch Vol. 2! 36 36 Season 2 Episode 10: Brendan Burch Vol. 2! full e5bca29f-c8d1-4886-8b2b-bd40e5114b28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47974b8a Join us as we continue our conversation with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In this episode, Brendan dives into the history of animation and talks about the behind-the-scenes of Six Point Harness’ Oscar-winning animated short HAIR LOVE (2019)... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In this episode, Brendan dives into the history of animation and talks about the behind-the-scenes of Six Point Harness’ Oscar-winning animated short HAIR LOVE (2019)... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1017 Join us as we continue our conversation with Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?

In this episode, Brendan dives into the history of animation and talks about the behind-the-scenes of Six Point Harness’ Oscar-winning animated short HAIR LOVE (2019)... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, brendan burch, animation, sixpointharness, mondomedia, whatnow!? No Season 2 Episode 9: Welcome Brendan Burch! 35 35 Season 2 Episode 9: Welcome Brendan Burch! full 94f47096-adfe-423f-95f8-8e2b75c28913 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e34f72a4 Join us in welcoming Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness Studios, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?  

 

We are thrilled to have him on the podcast to take a glimpse into the world of animation! In the first part of our conversation, Brendan talks about his first jobs and his pathway to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Join us in welcoming Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness Studios, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?  

 

We are thrilled to have him on the podcast to take a glimpse into the world of animation! In the first part of our conversation, Brendan talks about his first jobs and his pathway to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 983 Join us in welcoming Brendan Burch, the CEO and Executive Producer of award-winning animation studio Six Point Harness Studios, CEO of Mondo Media, and founder of media nonprofit Now What!?  

 

We are thrilled to have him on the podcast to take a glimpse into the world of animation! In the first part of our conversation, Brendan talks about his first jobs and his pathway to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, brendan burch, animation, sixpointharness, mondomedia, whatnow!? No Season 2 Episode 8: Judy Bouley The Conversation Continues! 34 34 Season 2 Episode 8: Judy Bouley The Conversation Continues! full 0cec7b5c-5813-4909-aa1b-aa88b3119570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/032bbbee In the second and final part of our conversation with renowned Casting Director Judy Bouley, she shares valuable advice for both actors and aspiring casting directors... Thanks for listening!  

Buy Judy’s book CASTING GLANCES on Amazon or Barnes & Noble! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> In the second and final part of our conversation with renowned Casting Director Judy Bouley, she shares valuable advice for both actors and aspiring casting directors... Thanks for listening!  

Buy Judy’s book CASTING GLANCES on Amazon or Barnes & Noble! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1481 In the second and final part of our conversation with renowned Casting Director Judy Bouley, she shares valuable advice for both actors and aspiring casting directors... Thanks for listening!  

Buy Judy’s book CASTING GLANCES on Amazon or Barnes & Noble! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, judy bouley, judith bouley, judy bouley, casting glances, casting director, acting, casting No Season 2 Episode 7: Judy Bouley The Conversation Begins! 33 33 Season 2 Episode 7: Judy Bouley The Conversation Begins! full 32571d40-32e2-4c3d-bcb8-dbedaaa5fc0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/031c7aea Ever wondered how actors are chosen? As a Casting Director, Judy Bouley specializes in casting all over the world!  

  

Judy has been an essential part of feature films such as CAST AWAY (2000), DON’T LOOK UP (2021), THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004), MASTER AND COMMANDER (2003), #RatedPGH LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (2010), and more... Thanks for listening!  

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Ever wondered how actors are chosen? As a Casting Director, Judy Bouley specializes in casting all over the world!  

  

Judy has been an essential part of feature films such as CAST AWAY (2000), DON’T LOOK UP (2021), THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004), MASTER AND COMMANDER (2003), #RatedPGH LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (2010), and more... Thanks for listening!  

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1132 Ever wondered how actors are chosen? As a Casting Director, Judy Bouley specializes in casting all over the world!  

  

Judy has been an essential part of feature films such as CAST AWAY (2000), DON’T LOOK UP (2021), THE POLAR EXPRESS (2004), MASTER AND COMMANDER (2003), #RatedPGH LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (2010), and more... Thanks for listening!  

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, judy bouley, judith bouley, casting glances, casting director, acting, casting, tom hanks, cast away, the polar express No Season 2 Episode 6: Don Wadsworth The Final Take! 32 32 Season 2 Episode 6: Don Wadsworth The Final Take! full 9fcf44f5-fb9c-4c80-a697-0fc12dbe61df https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba2c40b9 In the final part of our conversation with Don Wadsworth, he dives into teaching accents on set, the importance of the business side of the film industry, and how he has intertwined with the history of the Pittsburgh region film industry... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> In the final part of our conversation with Don Wadsworth, he dives into teaching accents on set, the importance of the business side of the film industry, and how he has intertwined with the history of the Pittsburgh region film industry... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1315 In the final part of our conversation with Don Wadsworth, he dives into teaching accents on set, the importance of the business side of the film industry, and how he has intertwined with the history of the Pittsburgh region film industry... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, don wadsworth, voice acting, dialect coach, accents, pittsburgh, night of the living dead, fallout 76 No Season 2 Episode 5: Don Wadsworth Take 2! 31 31 Season 2 Episode 5: Don Wadsworth Take 2! full 7f30b46c-4b72-4268-9c72-504fc499facd https://share.transistor.fm/s/10468e02 What does it take to make a Pittsburgh accent? In Part 2, Don Wadsworth shares how to intricately perfect an accent and how he guides actors to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> What does it take to make a Pittsburgh accent? In Part 2, Don Wadsworth shares how to intricately perfect an accent and how he guides actors to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1169 What does it take to make a Pittsburgh accent? In Part 2, Don Wadsworth shares how to intricately perfect an accent and how he guides actors to success... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, don wadsworth, voice acting, dialect coach,accents, pittsburgh No Season 2 Episode 4: Welcome Don Wadsworth! 30 30 Season 2 Episode 4: Welcome Don Wadsworth! full bfad30ac-0488-4dde-a783-ff0c2c90fe6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b2c647b What does it take to be a Voice Actor and Dialect Coach? What goes into making a character three dimensional through their voice? Meet Don Wadsworth and learn about his extraordinary career... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> What does it take to be a Voice Actor and Dialect Coach? What goes into making a character three dimensional through their voice? Meet Don Wadsworth and learn about his extraordinary career... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1238 What does it take to be a Voice Actor and Dialect Coach? What goes into making a character three dimensional through their voice? Meet Don Wadsworth and learn about his extraordinary career... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, don wadsworth, voice acting, dialect coach, the cemetary club, accents No Season 2 Episode 3: Even More Kevin Smith! 29 29 Season 2 Episode 3: Even More Kevin Smith! full 2fd84e2d-187f-4623-b68e-e4c1e710b0a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46f3daf6 WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

Join us for the finale of our conversation with Kevin Smith! In Part 3, Kevin gives advice to any aspiring filmmaker and shares his love of comics... Thanks for listening! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

Join us for the finale of our conversation with Kevin Smith! In Part 3, Kevin gives advice to any aspiring filmmaker and shares his love of comics... Thanks for listening! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 897 WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

Join us for the finale of our conversation with Kevin Smith! In Part 3, Kevin gives advice to any aspiring filmmaker and shares his love of comics... Thanks for listening! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, kevin smith, dogma, clerks, mallrats, explicit Yes Season 2 Episode 2: More Kevin Smith! 28 28 Season 2 Episode 2: More Kevin Smith! full fc42f531-130f-4c7d-a7e0-2c793f655d15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f34e6cf WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

How is Kevin Smith connected to Pittsburgh!? He's was attached to the region even before filmed-in-the-Pittsburgh-region DOGMA (1999)! In Part 2, we dive into his roots in the 'burgh and also talk about how he pioneered the podcast industry... Thanks for listening! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

How is Kevin Smith connected to Pittsburgh!? He's was attached to the region even before filmed-in-the-Pittsburgh-region DOGMA (1999)! In Part 2, we dive into his roots in the 'burgh and also talk about how he pioneered the podcast industry... Thanks for listening! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 960 WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

How is Kevin Smith connected to Pittsburgh!? He's was attached to the region even before filmed-in-the-Pittsburgh-region DOGMA (1999)! In Part 2, we dive into his roots in the 'burgh and also talk about how he pioneered the podcast industry... Thanks for listening! 

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, kevin smith, dogma, clerks, mallrats, explicit Yes Season 2 Episode 1: Welcome Kevin Smith! 27 27 Season 2 Episode 1: Welcome Kevin Smith! full 810260ab-8d60-4c78-888d-685d02cb15e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f25a11fd WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners. 

Season 2 starts with a bang! Renowned filmmaker Kevin Smith joins the SCREEN PERSPECTIVES team to share his pathway to success. In Part 1, Kevin dives into the beginning of his career... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners. 

Season 2 starts with a bang! Renowned filmmaker Kevin Smith joins the SCREEN PERSPECTIVES team to share his pathway to success. In Part 1, Kevin dives into the beginning of his career... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1058 WARNING: Contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners. 

Season 2 starts with a bang! Renowned filmmaker Kevin Smith joins the SCREEN PERSPECTIVES team to share his pathway to success. In Part 1, Kevin dives into the beginning of his career... Thanks for listening!

Hosted by Dawn Keezer and Kevin M. Smith. Produced by Jennifer Booker. Edited by Kaden Velasquez. 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, pittsburgh film office, kevin smith, dogma, clerks, mallrats, explicit Yes Season 1 Episode 26: Howard and Karen Baldwin Part 3 26 26 Season 1 Episode 26: Howard and Karen Baldwin Part 3 full 6c28b180-5db6-40aa-90f9-58d78658645b https://share.transistor.fm/s/97f72b8d Join us as we wrap up the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers, and founders of KEMB Productions! In this final part, Howard and Karen dive into their backgrounds in the sports industry and how it led to film. They also share valuable advice for any filmmaker looking to succeed in the industry! Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us as we wrap up the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers, and founders of KEMB Productions! In this final part, Howard and Karen dive into their backgrounds in the sports industry and how it led to film. They also share valuable advice for any filmmaker looking to succeed in the industry! Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1357 Join us as we wrap up the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers, and founders of KEMB Productions! In this final part, Howard and Karen dive into their backgrounds in the sports industry and how it led to film. They also share valuable advice for any filmmaker looking to succeed in the industry! Thanks for listening!

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, baldwin, howard baldwin, karen baldwin, KEMB productions, producers, writers, actors, Sudden Death, Pittsburgh Penguins, Oscar-nominated, film, Ahead of the Game, women in film, sports, career beginnings, advice No Season 1 Episode 25: Howard and Karen Baldwin Part 2 25 25 Season 1 Episode 25: Howard and Karen Baldwin Part 2 full 03435a7b-5c2e-4615-828c-172bfb311614 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98bce736 Join us as we continue the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! Howard and Karen share their experiences with producing, writing, and working with actors in the film industry! They dive into productions like SWIMMING UPSTREAM (2004), SAHARA (2005), and Oscar-nominated RAY (2004). Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us as we continue the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! Howard and Karen share their experiences with producing, writing, and working with actors in the film industry! They dive into productions like SWIMMING UPSTREAM (2004), SAHARA (2005), and Oscar-nominated RAY (2004). Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1556 Join us as we continue the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! Howard and Karen share their experiences with producing, writing, and working with actors in the film industry! They dive into productions like SWIMMING UPSTREAM (2004), SAHARA (2005), and Oscar-nominated RAY (2004). Thanks for listening!

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, baldwin, howard baldwin, karen baldwin, KEMB productions, producers, writers, actors, Sudden Death, Pittsburgh Penguins, Oscar-nominated, film, Swimming Upstream, Sahara, Ray, Matthew McConaughey, Jamie Foxx No Season 1 Episode 24: Howard and Karen Baldwin Part 1 24 24 Season 1 Episode 24: Howard and Karen Baldwin Part 1 full ee73fb7e-c4b4-4dab-aeba-1f6b15140709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb9399a0 Join us to begin the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! We start with Howard and Karen’s journey into the film industry and their experience filming the #RATEDPGH feature SUDDEN DEATH (1995)! Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us to begin the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! We start with Howard and Karen’s journey into the film industry and their experience filming the #RATEDPGH feature SUDDEN DEATH (1995)! Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1000 Join us to begin the conversation with Howard and Karen Baldwin, Oscar-nominated producers and founders of KEMB Productions! We start with Howard and Karen’s journey into the film industry and their experience filming the #RATEDPGH feature SUDDEN DEATH (1995)! Thanks for listening!

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, baldwin, howard baldwin, karen baldwin, KEMB productions, producers, writers, actors, Sudden Death, Pittsburgh Penguins, Oscar-nominated, film No Season 1 Episode 23: Kokayi Ampah Part 3 23 23 Season 1 Episode 23: Kokayi Ampah Part 3 full c7c2d139-e5e1-45bb-9c37-e28bb301211e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f7c760 Join us to wrap up the conversation Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! In this episode, Kokayi talks about his experiences with notable directors from Clint Eastwood to Steven Spielberg! He also shares the details of his first job in the industry, and many milestones in his journey to success. Finally, he shares how he started his own company: Ampahvision, Inc.! Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us to wrap up the conversation Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! In this episode, Kokayi talks about his experiences with notable directors from Clint Eastwood to Steven Spielberg! He also shares the details of his first job in the industry, and many milestones in his journey to success. Finally, he shares how he started his own company: Ampahvision, Inc.! Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1842 Join us to wrap up the conversation Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! In this episode, Kokayi talks about his experiences with notable directors from Clint Eastwood to Steven Spielberg! He also shares the details of his first job in the industry, and many milestones in his journey to success. Finally, he shares how he started his own company: Ampahvision, Inc.! Thanks for listening!

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, Kokayi Ampah, Ampahvision, Location Manager, Producer, Director, Writer, The Shawshank Redemption, The Color Purple, directors, famous, Film Sets, Experience No Season 1 Episode 22: Kokayi Ampah Part 2 22 22 Season 1 Episode 22: Kokayi Ampah Part 2 full f243a399-c3d1-438e-818e-b37e8b584fbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/762d8fce Join us to continue the conversation with Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Kokayi delves into challenges and obstacles he faced in many of the productions he was part of, including MARS ATTACKS (1996), SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), and MYSTIC RIVER (2003). Join us to learn more about being a Location Manager and how to effectively work on any production! Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us to continue the conversation with Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Kokayi delves into challenges and obstacles he faced in many of the productions he was part of, including MARS ATTACKS (1996), SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), and MYSTIC RIVER (2003). Join us to learn more about being a Location Manager and how to effectively work on any production! Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:04 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1393 Join us to continue the conversation with Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Kokayi delves into challenges and obstacles he faced in many of the productions he was part of, including MARS ATTACKS (1996), SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), and MYSTIC RIVER (2003). Join us to learn more about being a Location Manager and how to effectively work on any production! Thanks for listening!

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, Kokayi Ampah, Ampahvision, Location Manager, Producer, Director, Writer, The Shawshank Redemption, The Color Purple, Mars Attacks, Mystic River, Film Sets, Experience No Season 1 Episode 21: Kokayi Ampah Part 1 21 21 Season 1 Episode 21: Kokayi Ampah Part 1 full 5fe228e0-4bee-429b-af06-30738c6781fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/367dae0d Join us to meet Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Learn what it means to be a Location Manager! Dive into the beginning of Kokayi’s career and highlight some of his Location Manager productions including THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), GET SMART (2008), and STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (2015). Thanks for listening!

Make sure to check out "Make It Happen" by Kokayi Ampah, an educational video about being a Location Manager, on the Pittsburgh Film Office website at https://pghfilm.org/screen-perspectives-podcast/make-it-happen-by-kokayi-ampah/

]]> Join us to meet Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Learn what it means to be a Location Manager! Dive into the beginning of Kokayi’s career and highlight some of his Location Manager productions including THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), GET SMART (2008), and STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (2015). Thanks for listening!

Make sure to check out "Make It Happen" by Kokayi Ampah, an educational video about being a Location Manager, on the Pittsburgh Film Office website at https://pghfilm.org/screen-perspectives-podcast/make-it-happen-by-kokayi-ampah/

]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:30:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1623 Join us to meet Kokayi Ampah, renowned Location Manager, Director, Producer, and CEO of Ampahvision, Inc.! Learn what it means to be a Location Manager! Dive into the beginning of Kokayi’s career and highlight some of his Location Manager productions including THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994), WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992), THE COLOR PURPLE (1985), GET SMART (2008), and STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (2015). Thanks for listening!

Make sure to check out "Make It Happen" by Kokayi Ampah, an educational video about being a Location Manager, on the Pittsburgh Film Office website at https://pghfilm.org/screen-perspectives-podcast/make-it-happen-by-kokayi-ampah/

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, path to success, Kokayi Ampah, Ampahvision, Location Manager, Producer, Director, Writer, The Shawshank Redemption, White Men Can't Jump, The Color Purple, Get Smart, Straight Outta Compton, Amistad, Flags of our Fathers, Knight and Day, Film Sets, Experience No Season 1 Episode 20: Jay Roewe Part 3 20 20 Season 1 Episode 20: Jay Roewe Part 3 full c5e09e3d-86ef-4758-b06a-76fac1052f67 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74e1cdc0 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Join us as we dive into how Jay transitioned from music into film, his song recommendations, advice for filmmakers in college, how to make a music video, and the importance of competition! Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Join us as we dive into how Jay transitioned from music into film, his song recommendations, advice for filmmakers in college, how to make a music video, and the importance of competition! Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:30:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1676 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Join us as we dive into how Jay transitioned from music into film, his song recommendations, advice for filmmakers in college, how to make a music video, and the importance of competition! Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, Jay Roewe, producer, HBO, freelance, music, production, seniorvp, Second Sight, musician, music videos, competition, college advice, college film students No Season 1 Episode 19: Jay Roewe Part 2 19 19 Season 1 Episode 19: Jay Roewe Part 2 full 069c3081-7720-4f99-920e-e23a5b872f12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f20b7bf4 Join us as we continue our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn more about Jay’s experience as a producer and how being a musician has intertwined effectively with his career. He also tells us how his job has taken him across the world, plus how the industry has evolved! Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn more about Jay’s experience as a producer and how being a musician has intertwined effectively with his career. He also tells us how his job has taken him across the world, plus how the industry has evolved! Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:30:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1167 Join us as we continue our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn more about Jay’s experience as a producer and how being a musician has intertwined effectively with his career. He also tells us how his job has taken him across the world, plus how the industry has evolved! Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, Jay Roewe, producer, HBO, freelance, music, production, seniorvp, Madonna, Billy Joel, Billy Crystal, musician, Russia No Season 1 Episode 18: Jay Roewe Part 1 18 18 Season 1 Episode 18: Jay Roewe Part 1 full 0cd030eb-123f-4f99-ad96-3686f5f0c023 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10a7fd83 Join us as we begin our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn about Jay’s journey to becoming Senior VP of Production at HBO. He dives into his love of music, his experiences as a producer, and working freelance!  Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> Join us as we begin our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn about Jay’s journey to becoming Senior VP of Production at HBO. He dives into his love of music, his experiences as a producer, and working freelance!  Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1114 Join us as we begin our conversation with Jay Roewe, Senior Vice President of Production at HBO! Learn about Jay’s journey to becoming Senior VP of Production at HBO. He dives into his love of music, his experiences as a producer, and working freelance!  Thanks for listening!

Featuring music from the band Second Sight, performing a cover version of Rod Stewart’s The Faces “Stay With Me” co-produced by Jay Roewe who is playing keyboards. 

  

Second Sight Band Members: 

 

Rick Benoit: Lead Vocals 

Bruce Hendricks: Rhythm Guitar 

Randy Ashburn: Lead Guitar 

Gil Gagnon: Drums 

Bill Fay: Bass 

Jay Roewe: Keyboards 

]]> pghfilm, ratedpgh, screen perspectives, advice, Jay Roewe, producer, HBO, freelance, music, production, seniorvp No Season 1 Episode 17: Jill Danton Part 2 17 17 Season 1 Episode 17: Jill Danton Part 2 full 44b6a8b9-54a3-4a41-865f-048f655260b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa1d2f02 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jill Danton, Vice President of Boat Rocker Studios! Learn more about Jill Danton’s career including how she works with actors, preparing for a production, dealing with traveling for the job, and advice for any aspiring worker who wants to get into the entertainment industry! Thanks for listening! 

]]> Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jill Danton, Vice President of Boat Rocker Studios! Learn more about Jill Danton’s career including how she works with actors, preparing for a production, dealing with traveling for the job, and advice for any aspiring worker who wants to get into the entertainment industry! Thanks for listening! 

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1616 Join us as we wrap up our conversation with Jill Danton, Vice President of Boat Rocker Studios! Learn more about Jill Danton’s career including how she works with actors, preparing for a production, dealing with traveling for the job, and advice for any aspiring worker who wants to get into the entertainment industry! Thanks for listening! 

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Jill Danton, Vice President of Production, Boat Rocker Studios, American Rust, The Muppets, Law and Order:LA, Lizzie McGuire, Star Trek Discovery, advice, young filmmakers, PA, filmmaking, working with actors, travel No Season 1 Episode 16: Jill Danton Part 1 16 16 Season 1 Episode 16: Jill Danton Part 1 full 7cd86927-cd2f-43cc-a46c-bae85bf3da56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efd655b4 Join us as we begin our conversation with Jill Danton, Vice President of Boat Rocker Studios! Learn about the beginning of Jill’s career and all the different roads she took to become the successful person she is today, including her roles on productions of AMERICAN RUST, THE MUPPETS, LAW AND ORDER: LA, LIZZIE MCGUIRE, STAR TREK DISCOVERY, and more! Thanks for listening! 

]]> Join us as we begin our conversation with Jill Danton, Vice President of Boat Rocker Studios! Learn about the beginning of Jill’s career and all the different roads she took to become the successful person she is today, including her roles on productions of AMERICAN RUST, THE MUPPETS, LAW AND ORDER: LA, LIZZIE MCGUIRE, STAR TREK DISCOVERY, and more! Thanks for listening! 

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:30:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1684 Join us as we begin our conversation with Jill Danton, Vice President of Boat Rocker Studios! Learn about the beginning of Jill’s career and all the different roads she took to become the successful person she is today, including her roles on productions of AMERICAN RUST, THE MUPPETS, LAW AND ORDER: LA, LIZZIE MCGUIRE, STAR TREK DISCOVERY, and more! Thanks for listening! 

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Jill Danton, Vice President of Production, Boat Rocker Studios, American Rust, The Muppets, Law and Order:LA, Lizzie McGuire, Star Trek Discovery, advice, young filmmakers, PA, filmmaking No Season 1 Episode 15: Alex Scott Part 2 15 15 Season 1 Episode 15: Alex Scott Part 2 full c770066a-45ff-4a22-877c-c0938626a17b https://share.transistor.fm/s/56b97a2a Join us as we continue our conversation with Alex Scott, renowned Producer, Production Manager, and Cinematographer! Learn about Alex’s experiences with some of the most famous directors today, including Alejandro Iñárritu, Greta Gerwig, Quentin Tarantino, and George C. Wolfe. He dives into his experiences on features like REVENANT, DJANGO UNCHAINED, BIRDMAN, LADY BIRD, and RUSTIN! Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Alex Scott, renowned Producer, Production Manager, and Cinematographer! Learn about Alex’s experiences with some of the most famous directors today, including Alejandro Iñárritu, Greta Gerwig, Quentin Tarantino, and George C. Wolfe. He dives into his experiences on features like REVENANT, DJANGO UNCHAINED, BIRDMAN, LADY BIRD, and RUSTIN! Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:30:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1536 Join us as we continue our conversation with Alex Scott, renowned Producer, Production Manager, and Cinematographer! Learn about Alex’s experiences with some of the most famous directors today, including Alejandro Iñárritu, Greta Gerwig, Quentin Tarantino, and George C. Wolfe. He dives into his experiences on features like REVENANT, DJANGO UNCHAINED, BIRDMAN, LADY BIRD, and RUSTIN! Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Alex Scott, Producer, Executive Producer, Rustin, Line Producer, Alejandro Iñárritu, Greta Gerwig, Quentin Tarantino, George C. Wolfe, Revenant, Django Unchained, Birdman, Lady Bird, Quentin Tarantino, Leonardo DeCaprio No Season 1 Episode 14: Alex Scott Part 1 14 14 Season 1 Episode 14: Alex Scott Part 1 full f75394bf-83bd-4770-9022-5ad0e9d67fb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c905b88 Join us as we start our conversation with Alex Scott, renowned Producer, Production Manager, and Cinematographer! Tune in to learn about the beginning of Alex’s career and how he broke into the film industry. He tells us about his first paid position on BEWITCHED (2005), his inspirations, and gives excellent advice for any filmmaker looking to break into the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us as we start our conversation with Alex Scott, renowned Producer, Production Manager, and Cinematographer! Tune in to learn about the beginning of Alex’s career and how he broke into the film industry. He tells us about his first paid position on BEWITCHED (2005), his inspirations, and gives excellent advice for any filmmaker looking to break into the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1327 Join us as we start our conversation with Alex Scott, renowned Producer, Production Manager, and Cinematographer! Tune in to learn about the beginning of Alex’s career and how he broke into the film industry. He tells us about his first paid position on BEWITCHED (2005), his inspirations, and gives excellent advice for any filmmaker looking to break into the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Alex Scott, Producer, Executive Producer, Rustin, Bewitched, PA, advice, young filmmakers, production manager, cinematographer, Hollywood, college No Season 1 Episode 13: Don Mischer Part 2 13 13 Season 1 Episode 13: Don Mischer Part 2 full bd51cc3b-691e-45e1-828f-2d4a19fec3b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b50c26c Join us as we continue our conversation with Don Mischer, who is widely regarded as the “greatest director in the history of television!” Tune in to hear about how Don learned from both success and failure in key moments in his career, including winning Emmy awards, the show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH HOWARD COSELL, and the 2004 Democratic National Convention. He also shares how television has changed throughout the years in so many ways, and reminisces about his early fascination with the industry. Also, check out Don’s biography :10 SECONDS TO AIR! Thanks for listening!

]]> Join us as we continue our conversation with Don Mischer, who is widely regarded as the “greatest director in the history of television!” Tune in to hear about how Don learned from both success and failure in key moments in his career, including winning Emmy awards, the show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH HOWARD COSELL, and the 2004 Democratic National Convention. He also shares how television has changed throughout the years in so many ways, and reminisces about his early fascination with the industry. Also, check out Don’s biography :10 SECONDS TO AIR! Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1252 Join us as we continue our conversation with Don Mischer, who is widely regarded as the “greatest director in the history of television!” Tune in to hear about how Don learned from both success and failure in key moments in his career, including winning Emmy awards, the show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH HOWARD COSELL, and the 2004 Democratic National Convention. He also shares how television has changed throughout the years in so many ways, and reminisces about his early fascination with the industry. Also, check out Don’s biography :10 SECONDS TO AIR! Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Don Mischer, television, broadcast, history of television, history, biography, Olympics, 2005 Democratic National Convention, Saturday Night Live, Howard Cosell, Emmys, Emmy Awards, advice, music, orchestra, Muhammad Ali, Jessye Norman No Season 1 Episode 12: Don Mischer Part 1 12 12 Season 1 Episode 12: Don Mischer Part 1 full 40eb574e-01fc-475d-ad67-cd0f7257165b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7ddd92d In this episode, we begin our conversation with Don Mischer, widely regarded as the “greatest director in the history of television!”Come learn about the beginning of Don’s passion for television, from attending the first-ever live broadcast in South Texas all the way to directing the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Don also recounts experiences of directing Superbowl Halftime Shows and MOTOWN 25, where Michael Jackson debuted his iconic moonwalk. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we begin our conversation with Don Mischer, widely regarded as the “greatest director in the history of television!”Come learn about the beginning of Don’s passion for television, from attending the first-ever live broadcast in South Texas all the way to directing the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Don also recounts experiences of directing Superbowl Halftime Shows and MOTOWN 25, where Michael Jackson debuted his iconic moonwalk. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1867 In this episode, we begin our conversation with Don Mischer, widely regarded as the “greatest director in the history of television!”Come learn about the beginning of Don’s passion for television, from attending the first-ever live broadcast in South Texas all the way to directing the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Don also recounts experiences of directing Superbowl Halftime Shows and MOTOWN 25, where Michael Jackson debuted his iconic moonwalk. Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Don Mischer, television, Barack Obama, Michael Jackson, moonwalk, South Texas, Inauguration, broadcast, history of television, history, biography, Superbowl, MOTOWN 25 No Season 1 Episode 11: Lloyd Kaufman Part 3 11 11 Season 1 Episode 11: Lloyd Kaufman Part 3 full 9a1630f3-7873-4907-8a80-64c4f85b2209 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99da5272 In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Learn about the inspiration, creation, and obstacles faced through Troma’s famous series THE TOXIC AVENGER! We also dive into Lloyd’s experiences in other iconic films like ROCKY, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, and more. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Learn about the inspiration, creation, and obstacles faced through Troma’s famous series THE TOXIC AVENGER! We also dive into Lloyd’s experiences in other iconic films like ROCKY, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, and more. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1635 In this episode, we conclude our conversation with Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Learn about the inspiration, creation, and obstacles faced through Troma’s famous series THE TOXIC AVENGER! We also dive into Lloyd’s experiences in other iconic films like ROCKY, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, and more. Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment, cry uncle, rocky, the toxic avenger, saturday night fever, film studio, independent film, advice, filmmakers, young filmmakers, halloween, inspiration, guardians of the galaxy, marvel, Stan Lee, superhero, superhuman, New Jersey, New York No Season 1 Episode 10: Lloyd Kaufman Part 2 10 10 Season 1 Episode 10: Lloyd Kaufman Part 2 full d50eac81-e04f-4d64-b902-1269bbe5e6bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0e37e0f In this episode, we continue our conversation with the amazing Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Come learn more about SQUEEZE PLAY! (1979), the origin of THE TOXIC AVENGER, the importance of independent studios, and Lloyd shares valuable advice for any young filmmaker. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we continue our conversation with the amazing Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Come learn more about SQUEEZE PLAY! (1979), the origin of THE TOXIC AVENGER, the importance of independent studios, and Lloyd shares valuable advice for any young filmmaker. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1114 In this episode, we continue our conversation with the amazing Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Come learn more about SQUEEZE PLAY! (1979), the origin of THE TOXIC AVENGER, the importance of independent studios, and Lloyd shares valuable advice for any young filmmaker. Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment, squeeze play, cry uncle, rocky, the toxic avenger, film studio, independent film, advice, filmmakers, young filmmakers No Season 1 Episode 9: Lloyd Kaufman Part 1 9 9 Season 1 Episode 9: Lloyd Kaufman Part 1 full 3cec0e00-6858-4091-8c60-371b32434c9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/34988da3 In this episode, we begin our conversation with Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Come learn about the beginning of Lloyd’s career, dive into a couple of his famous films, and learn more about the mission and goals of Troma Entertainment. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we begin our conversation with Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Come learn about the beginning of Lloyd’s career, dive into a couple of his famous films, and learn more about the mission and goals of Troma Entertainment. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 880 In this episode, we begin our conversation with Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment film studio, groundbreaking film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor! Come learn about the beginning of Lloyd’s career, dive into a couple of his famous films, and learn more about the mission and goals of Troma Entertainment. Thanks for listening!

]]> screen, perspectives, podcasts, pghfilm, RATEDPGH, behind-the-scenes, Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment, tromeo and juliet, the toxic avenger, film studio, independent film No Season 1 Episode 8: Melissa Martin Part 2 8 8 Season 1 Episode 8: Melissa Martin Part 2 full 2d51c4e2-0b6a-43b8-96d5-37790e8d1422 https://share.transistor.fm/s/447374b7 In this episode, we continue our conversation with the marvelous Melissa Martin, writer, director, and producer! Come learn about the creation of DEAR ZOE! Melissa goes through the process of writing the script. She also shares her techniques as a professor and mentor, sharing valuable advice for any filmmaker. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we continue our conversation with the marvelous Melissa Martin, writer, director, and producer! Come learn about the creation of DEAR ZOE! Melissa goes through the process of writing the script. She also shares her techniques as a professor and mentor, sharing valuable advice for any filmmaker. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 2382 In this episode, we continue our conversation with the marvelous Melissa Martin, writer, director, and producer! Come learn about the creation of DEAR ZOE! Melissa goes through the process of writing the script. She also shares her techniques as a professor and mentor, sharing valuable advice for any filmmaker. Thanks for listening!

]]> film, screen, perspectives, industry, TV, streaming, pghfilm, Pittsburgh, screen perspectives, behind the scene, Dear Zoe, Carnegie Mellon University, CMU, screenwriting, writing No Season 1 Episode 7: Melissa Martin 7 7 Season 1 Episode 7: Melissa Martin full 9d1214e5-9ca3-4cdb-a4dc-2e47338c57ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e31f9a3 In this episode, we begin our conversation with the marvelous Melissa Martin, writer, director, and producer! In Part 1, we learn about how she started in the Pittsburgh region film industry, dive into some of her past and present projects, and learn more about writing for film. Thanks for listening! 

]]> In this episode, we begin our conversation with the marvelous Melissa Martin, writer, director, and producer! In Part 1, we learn about how she started in the Pittsburgh region film industry, dive into some of her past and present projects, and learn more about writing for film. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1379 In this episode, we begin our conversation with the marvelous Melissa Martin, writer, director, and producer! In Part 1, we learn about how she started in the Pittsburgh region film industry, dive into some of her past and present projects, and learn more about writing for film. Thanks for listening! 

]]> film, screen, perspectives, industry, TV, streaming, pghfilm, Pittsburgh, screen perspectives, behind the scene, the bread, my sweet, Dear Zoe, Dog Bytes, Carnegie Mellon University, CMU, screenwriting, writing No Season 1 Episode 6: Vlad Wolynetz Part 3 6 6 Season 1 Episode 6: Vlad Wolynetz Part 3 full a252aa28-7812-4724-8b29-322978ae9154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8f9eb93 In this episode, we wrap up our conversation with Vlad Wolynetz, a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios! Part 3 dives into his past productions and we learn valuable advice about how to make it in the film industry! 

]]> In this episode, we wrap up our conversation with Vlad Wolynetz, a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios! Part 3 dives into his past productions and we learn valuable advice about how to make it in the film industry! 

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 959 In this episode, we wrap up our conversation with Vlad Wolynetz, a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios! Part 3 dives into his past productions and we learn valuable advice about how to make it in the film industry! 

]]> film, screen, perspectives, industry, TV, streaming, pghfilm, Pittsburgh, screen perspectives, behind the scene, Vlad Wolynetz, Breaking Bad, AMC, 101 Studios, Mentorship No Season 1 Episode 5: Vlad Wolynetz Part 2 5 5 Season 1 Episode 5: Vlad Wolynetz Part 2 full 9b0bc514-61ff-4655-999b-4f69382ffad2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7303953b In this episode, we continue our conversation with Vlad Wolynetz, a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios! In Part 2, we learn more about the pre-production process of some of his past projects. Thank you for listening!

]]> In this episode, we continue our conversation with Vlad Wolynetz, a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios! In Part 2, we learn more about the pre-production process of some of his past projects. Thank you for listening!

]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1066 In this episode, we continue our conversation with Vlad Wolynetz, a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios! In Part 2, we learn more about the pre-production process of some of his past projects. Thank you for listening!

]]> film, screen, perspectives, industry, TV, streaming, pghfilm, Pittsburgh, screen perspectives, behind the scene, Vlad Wolynetz, Breaking Bad, AMC, 101 Studios, Mentorship No Season 1 Episode 4: Vlad Wolynetz 4 4 Season 1 Episode 4: Vlad Wolynetz full 203821ed-9341-45a1-bdfe-97606444b17c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fe60bbf In this episode, we welcome Vlad Wolynetz to the show! Vlad Wolynetz is a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios. In Part 1 of our conversation, we learn about the beginning of his journey into the film industry. Thank you for listening! 

]]> In this episode, we welcome Vlad Wolynetz to the show! Vlad Wolynetz is a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios. In Part 1 of our conversation, we learn about the beginning of his journey into the film industry. Thank you for listening! 

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 795 In this episode, we welcome Vlad Wolynetz to the show! Vlad Wolynetz is a network executive, independent producer, and Vice President of Production for 101 Studios. In Part 1 of our conversation, we learn about the beginning of his journey into the film industry. Thank you for listening! 

]]> film, screen, perspectives, industry, TV, streaming, pghfilm, Pittsburgh, screen perspectives, behind the scene, Vlad Wolynetz, Mad Men, Remember Wenn, The Lot, AMC, 101 Studios No Season 1 Episode 3: Russ Streiner Part Three 3 3 Season 1 Episode 3: Russ Streiner Part Three full e340d1f3-c37e-47af-b6eb-85331b726349 https://share.transistor.fm/s/508e1c05 In this episode, we wrap up our discussion with Russ Streiner, a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office. We conclude with a conversation about the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh Film Office. We are so excited to have him here and to learn more about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we wrap up our discussion with Russ Streiner, a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office. We conclude with a conversation about the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh Film Office. We are so excited to have him here and to learn more about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1333 In this episode, we wrap up our discussion with Russ Streiner, a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office. We conclude with a conversation about the past, present, and future of the Pittsburgh Film Office. We are so excited to have him here and to learn more about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> film, screen, perspectives, Night of the Living Dead, industry, TV, Russ Streiner, streaming, pghfilm, Pittsburgh, screen perspectives, behind the scene No Season 1 Episode 2: Russ Streiner Part Two 2 2 Season 1 Episode 2: Russ Streiner Part Two full 719bbb87-ed5d-4b29-9130-2a721dbf5b38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/709ab9d3 In this episode, we continue our discussion with Russ Streiner, a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and as the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office, as he reflects upon the creation of Night of the Living Dead. We are so excited to have him here and to learn more about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode, we continue our discussion with Russ Streiner, a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and as the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office, as he reflects upon the creation of Night of the Living Dead. We are so excited to have him here and to learn more about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1208 In this episode, we continue our discussion with Russ Streiner, a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and as the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office, as he reflects upon the creation of Night of the Living Dead. We are so excited to have him here and to learn more about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> film, screen, perspectives, Night of the Living Dead, industry, TV, Russ Streiner, streaming No Season 1 Episode 1: Russ Streiner 1 1 Season 1 Episode 1: Russ Streiner full 62a4b76f-1fed-438d-ac9d-88b72ba60dea https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ce156b4 In this episode we begin our discussion with Russ Streiner. He is known for being a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and as the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office. We are so excited to have him here and to learn about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> In this episode we begin our discussion with Russ Streiner. He is known for being a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and as the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office. We are so excited to have him here and to learn about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:42:20 -0400 Pittsburgh Film Office Pittsburgh Film Office 1395 In this episode we begin our discussion with Russ Streiner. He is known for being a Producer of Night of the Living Dead and as the Founder of The Pittsburgh Film Office. We are so excited to have him here and to learn about his journey in the film industry. Thanks for listening!

]]> film, screen, perspectives, Night of the Living Dead, industry, TV, Russ Streiner, streaming No